1970 AC 428 vs. 2004 Caterham 7
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 960 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 2004 Caterham 7 | |
Make | AC | Caterham |
Model | 428 | 7 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2230 mm |